"There I was again tonight

Forcing laughter, faking smiles

Same old tired, lonely place

Walls of insincerity, shifting eyes and vacancy

Vanished when I saw your face

All I can say is, it was enchanting to meet you"

There was nothing more boring for me than the B.P.R.D.s parties. They called them parties, but it was more of a gathering for Manning to complain about everything he was unhappy about.

I was sitting at a chair in a corner while agents would come and go. The professor sat me far away in hopes I wouldn't hear what they were saying about me. I wish.

The fact was that even after six months of constant practice I still hadn't a good control over my powers. Meaning the director couldn't send me in missions and use me like a weapon like he did with the others.

I practice fighting with Hellboy every other day. Weaponry with Liz every other day. And my psychic abilities with Abe every day. Until my brain bleed. And I was gradually getting the hang of each ability. But when putting it all together I was still a huge failure.

- I thought eavesdropping was impolite.

Abe appears and sits next to me. My heart immediately starts fluttering.

- It's not eavesdropping if they are screaming from the other side of the room. - I say.

- They are whispering. - he pointed out.

- The same if you are a psychic.

He laughed and I blushed. I always feel like an idiot next to him. He was so smart, so sweet and nice. Besides all the weirdness of how he looks, he has a pretty hot body. Which I would notice constantly but get mortified after. Also, he smells like fresh rain.

Once, I hurt my ankle while practicing and he picked me up to take to the med bay. It was the first time I could feel the muscles in his shoulder and biceps. The fresh smell of his skin.

It was like a scene in a movie and he carried me down three flights of stares as if I weighed nothing. He put me down at an examination table and took care of me.

"Your eyes whispered, "Have we met?"

'Cross the room your silhouette

Starts to make its way to me

The playful conversation starts

Counter all your quick remarks

Like passing notes in secrecy"

At one night, I mentioned I liked Shakespeare and he quoted Hamlet by memory. By memory! Since then, besides reading the plays for me, he would randomly quote lines in mid conversation what made my knees turn jelly.

God! I'm such a sap!

- You're going to a mission in Canada. - I mentioned, trying to lead my mind far from those thoughts.

- Yeah. It's going to be a delight. - he said annoyed.

- Manning wants me to go with you.

- The professor would never allow it.

- He's not planning on telling him. Actually, he's meaning to ask you clearance.

- He knows better than that.

I sighed.

- Come on. I'm totally capable of going on a mission by now.

- I don't think it would be safe.

- Why?

- You're not ready.

- Will I ever be? - I sat down angrily.

- Of course you will. Just give it time.

- Do you think I'm dangerous?

He put his arm around my shoulder.

- You're not dangerous. But you are a liability. If we have to keep an eye on you while on the move, it will be no ideal.

- I suppose.

- Cheer up. Let's go.

"This night is sparkling, don't you let it go

I'm wonderstruck, blushing all the way home

I'll spend forever wondering if you knew

I was enchanted to meet you"

When Liz brought up the news, Sam was stupefied. The children were screaming and Hellboy and Abe were quiet.

It was Sam's last night of spring break. Next day, she would return to campus. So, Liz, HB and the children came over for dinner and catching up.

But they obviously didn't expect this.

Sam took the hand Liz extended in her direction and took a closer look at the diamond on her finger.

- Wow. It is beautiful. Congratulations! I'm so happy for you guys.

Sam jumped out of the chair she was sitting at the counter and hugged Liz. Abe gave Hb a couple of pats in the back.

- I will be the most beautiful flower girl. - Anna screamed delighted.

Trevor just rolled his eyes, not getting while girls did all this fuss about it.

- And, we would like you guys to be our best man and maid of honor.

- Who else? - Hb said, hugging Abe to his side.

- I...I... it would be an honor, Liz. But, all this time...

Liz waved it away.

- Nonsense. You're my oldest friend. And I really need your help with the dress and everything.

- Also, we were thinking about holding the ceremony here, in the backyard. We know our garden is bigger, but Liz think here is more beautiful, with the lake and beach and all.

- You're welcome to. This is your house, too.

- Thank you, Abe. - Liz said while hugging her friend.

- Oooww, it's so romantic. - Anna said. - I think you and uncle should get married as well.

Sam was wide-eyed speechless and Abe just took a long gulp of wine.

- That's none of our business, sweetie. - Hellboy said, while kissing Anna's forehead.

- But they are best man and maid of honor! They should be married!

- I'm sure that's not how it works. - Liz said hiding her smile behind her glass.

- It is in the movies!

- Don't be stupid, Anna. Your girly movies are so stupid. - Trevor said without lifting his eyes from his gameboy.

- Shut up, Trevor!

- Hey, you two. Stop!

"The lingering question kept me up

2 AM, who do you love?

I wonder 'til I'm wide awake

And now I'm pacing back and forth

Wishing you were at my door

I'd open up and you would say, "Hey"

It was enchanting to meet you

All I know is, I was enchanted to meet you"

Abe helped her to put her things in the trunk while her heart felt heavy. They haven't talked much today. Although both of them wanted to enjoy their last moments together. The anxiety of the separation hung over them. And so fast, the moment arrived.

Abe closed her car door and looked at her. So many things left unsaid. All those years apart changed everything. And yet, nothing has changed. He suddenly missed the time they lived in the B.P. R. D. headquarters. How they could have made a better use of that time.

She looked at him and smiled. It took his breath away. His heart hurt since he was still keeping her at arms length. He missed the intimacy they lost.

- Well. It's time to go. Or I won't reach the campus before sundown.

He said nothing. Just stared at her. After a while of uncomfortable silence, she asked what was wrong?

- I'm just thinking what to do to you. If I should just kidnap you or hug you goodbye.

She laughed.

- Come on. You make it sound as if we would never see each other again.

He just furrowed his brows. She stepped closer and he buried his face on her neck breathing her in, hugging her waist.

- Abe? It's ok, right? I'll come back.

- When?

- I... I don't know. Someday. Soon. I promise.

- Don't go. Stay. - he whispered in her neck.

- Don't ask that of me. You know I can't.

- I know.

- And, with the wedding, I'll be coming around more often.

- I guess.

- Come on. I'm here for a week. You must be tired of me. I have to go so you'll miss me.

- I could never get tired of you. I miss you terribly already.

Sam smiled.

- It's just... every time I have to watch you leave it... breaks my heart. I don't want to say goodbye.

She took his face in both her hands and got closer until their breaths mingle.

- Then, let's just say: See you soon.

And she kissed him.

- I don't want to go! - tears ran down my face like an idiot, even with me trying hard to hold them back.

- I know. - Abe said hugging me and patting in my back.

I didn't want to wail or whine. I wanted him to see me as strong and brave not as a weeping child. But as he held me in his arms, I couldn't help myself.

- It will be okay.

- No, it won't. I don't want to go with these people. I want to stay here!

- They are you parents, dear.

- They are not! They never cared about me. Why are they doing this? - I said among hiccups.

- You're underage. They can take you if they want. There's nothing we can do.

And that's when my heart broke into little pieces.

- Don't cry. - he kneeled in front of me, wiping my tears away. - You can always come back.

- I don't want to say goodbye.

- Then, we won't. Let's just say: See you soon.

An agent opened the door.

- Agent Sapien, we need to take her.

Abe looked back and nodded. He stared at me, holding my hands.

- Will I see you again?

- Yes, my dear.

I closed my eyes and let the tears flow. Taking a deep breath, I walked out the door and never looked back.

"This is me praying that

This was the very first page

Not where the story line ends

My thoughts will echo your name, until I see you again

These are the words I held back, as I was leaving too soon

I was enchanted to meet you"